[BTCC] Thruxton - rounds 28/29/30

redshoes · 3 Oct 2007, 17:15 (Ref:2030031)

wot, no thread yet ?

http://www.crash.net/news_view.asp?cid=10&id=155302
Pinkney's car isn't fixed after Brands so Marsh is standing down and letting Pinkney use his car. Quest have other commitments so Eoin Murray's car will be tended by some Quest mechanics using A-Tech's garage.

Not seen today's MN but apparently they are reporting that VX may run a third car for Alain Menu and SEAT are considering a third car.

Hazard · 3 Oct 2007, 18:13 (Ref:2030083)

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Originally Posted by redshoes

wot, no thread yet ?

http://www.crash.net/news_view.asp?cid=10&id=155302
Pinkney's car isn't fixed after Brands so Marsh is standing down and letting Pinkney use his car. Quest have other commitments so Eoin Murray's car will be tended by some Quest mechanics using A-Tech's garage.

Not seen today's MN but apparently they are reporting that VX may run a third car for Alain Menu and SEAT are considering a third car.

Oooh, indeed - VXR fancying sticking another points stealer out there to ensure victory!

Problem is, VXR have only entered two cars officially this year, whilst SEAT have entered three though never raced if I recall?

So if Menu does turn up he gets slapped with 45kg straight away whilst the third SEAT will be a lightweight.

Alfa Fan · 3 Oct 2007, 18:19 (Ref:2030090)

Nope, its irrelevant. SEATs 3rd car will carry 45KG if entered.

btcckid · 3 Oct 2007, 18:34 (Ref:2030107)

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Originally Posted by Hazard

Oooh, indeed - VXR fancying sticking another points stealer out there to ensure victory!

Problem is, VXR have only entered two cars officially this year, whilst SEAT have entered three though never raced if I recall?

So if Menu does turn up he gets slapped with 45kg straight away whilst the third SEAT will be a lightweight.

menu is great at thruxton so if he is racing,it won't make much difference as he is a great driver anyway!

btcckid · 3 Oct 2007, 18:18 (Ref:2030089)

i will have to tape the highlights in the afternoon and miss out on the whole races for the first 2 as me and my dad are at an antiques fair which is pretty annoying

fab to win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hazard · 3 Oct 2007, 18:32 (Ref:2030106)

Okay, found the point to confirm that then.

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1.11.1.c.i).
Cars registered for the Championship after April 1st, 2007, and those cars that miss one or more
Championship Meetings will carry a Late Entry Ballast (45kgs) at the first Championship Meeting
they compete in/return to, at the discretion of the Administrator.

Though the discretion of the administrator came into play with Turner/Thompson's entry last year.

But yeah, this third SEAT has missed 9 meetings - maybe they could just stick one of their factory drivers in the GR Asia car though

duke_toaster · 3 Oct 2007, 19:15 (Ref:2030147)

Alain Menu racing a Vectra? Is this Opel replacing Chevy in the WTCC I see before me?

A third SEAT would be nice to see ... Yvan Muller?

I'd love to see AP making a guest appearance but the chances of that are slim to nil

Hazard · 3 Oct 2007, 19:21 (Ref:2030151)

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Originally Posted by duke_toaster

Alain Menu racing a Vectra? Is this Opel replacing Chevy in the WTCC I see before me?

A third SEAT would be nice to see ... Yvan Muller?

I'd love to see AP making a guest appearance but the chances of that are slim to nil

Dunno how serious you're being.

Opel replacing Chevy - err, no. Clearly Chevrolet has no branding problems releasing Menu to drive for Vauxhall for a ride, but unless Triple Eight is leaving the BTCC for the WTCC (err, nope) then Chevrolet it is next year.

And I would bet a large sum that Yvan Muller would never turn up in the BTCC to help Jason Plato win a championship! If it's anyone, it'd be Tarquini I reckon.

PDS · 3 Oct 2007, 19:28 (Ref:2030161)

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Originally Posted by duke_toaster

Alain Menu racing a Vectra? Is this Opel replacing Chevy in the WTCC I see before me?

Vauxhall and Chevrolet are part of General Motors! Nothing to do with the WTCC, as Chevrolet have already signed a deal to carry on next year in the WTCC. (see WTCC 2008 rumours thread)

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Originally Posted by duke_toaster

A third SEAT would be nice to see ... Yvan Muller?

You don't really think that will happen with the history between them?

redshoes · 3 Oct 2007, 19:22 (Ref:2030154)

Can you honestly see Muller willing to help JP win a title. They aren't exactly best mates.

Tarquini is best mates with Giovanardi, so maybe count him out as well.

werner · 3 Oct 2007, 22:16 (Ref:2030321)

haha, the 2 best drivers seat has under contract are not suitable to help Plato. I don't think the rest has any experence at Thruxton?
oto, Menu in a third Vauxhall would be awesome for the BTCC. It might atract even more fans to the race's.

Hazard · 3 Oct 2007, 22:32 (Ref:2030337)

Well, maybe Boardman or Breeze then if there's a third SEAT. Adam a maybe, but due to no testing or BTCC experience, I reckon the first two would be the better Cupra class candidates.

Best scenario is SEAT confirm Adam Jones as a works driver for 2008 and drag him out of that Toledo for Thruxton.

redshoes · 3 Oct 2007, 22:33 (Ref:2030338)

So what we need is a quick driver, with experience of the Leon, without clashing race commitments, without clashing contracts, not already in the BTCC, who doesn't have a personal history with either Gio or JP.

grrrrr now where would we find someone like that

Hazard · 3 Oct 2007, 22:38 (Ref:2030340)

Err, top two meeting your criteria considering 'BTCC experience' wasn't a factor:

Emmet O'Brien or Tom Coronel

redshoes · 4 Oct 2007, 12:32 (Ref:2030785)

I've heard one of those names from what is usually a very reliable source. That said I understand that nothing is definite yet.

Menu is now confirmed by VX.

Hopefully another (old) new driver in one of the privateer SEATs as well.

And there's some suggestions that Andrew Jordan will be out in the second Eurotech Integra, although not sure how realistic those stories are.

cos · 6 Oct 2007, 13:44 (Ref:2032880)

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Originally Posted by redshoes

Hopefully another (old) new driver in one of the privateer SEATs as well.

O'Neill has been spotted testing a Motorbase car this week.

JMeissner · 6 Oct 2007, 15:52 (Ref:2033000)

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Originally Posted by cos

O'Neill has been spotted testing a Motorbase car this week.

http://www.touringcartimes.com/news.php?id=1480

**touringlegend** · 4 Oct 2007, 12:39 (Ref:2030794)

If we are just throwing names into the hat, can I suggest Peter Terting ? Or how about a complete wild card – Shaun Watson-Smith?

duke_toaster · 4 Oct 2007, 18:17 (Ref:2031165)

Anthony Reid in the third SEAT please ... :P

Sodemo · 4 Oct 2007, 14:19 (Ref:2030915)

John Cleland?

Frank Sytner?

duke_toaster · 4 Oct 2007, 16:29 (Ref:2031039)

Third SEAT ... does that rule apply to an entry or a chassis? Could they try running a turbodiesel? Would be interesting to see one run against the Vectras

redshoes · 4 Oct 2007, 16:48 (Ref:2031072)

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Originally Posted by Sodemo

John Cleland?

Frank Sytner?

You missed out Andy Rouse and Steve Soper

When I said 'old' I meant as in a previous competitor, not as in age.

btcckid · 4 Oct 2007, 17:16 (Ref:2031094)

my suggestion BBB

aka Bring Back Beila!!!!

Sodemo · 4 Oct 2007, 18:10 (Ref:2031157)

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Originally Posted by btcckid

my suggestion BBB

aka Bring Back Beila!!!!

Nah, he was rubbish, Biela was good though.

Matt · 4 Oct 2007, 23:58 (Ref:2031466)

Question, when is the round taking place? Lol.

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